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Jem Cassar-Daley is one of Australia’s most captivating emerging singer-songwriters, an indie-pop artist known for her soulful vocals, sharp pop sensibility and emotionally precise storytelling.

In 2026, Jem released her highly anticipated debut album, tattoos used to come off in the pool, which debuted at No. 4 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart and No. 18 on the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart. The deeply personal collection marks a defining new chapter for an artist whose songwriting is grounded in growth, memory, identity and emotional truth.

Since her debut in 2021, Jem has earned widespread acclaim and an impressive run of awards, including NIMA New Talent of the Year and multiple Queensland Music Awards. In 2026, she again claimed both the QMA Best Pop Award and Song of the Year for Kiss Me Like You’re Leaving.

Jem has performed internationally at The Great Escape in the UK and appeared twice on triple j’s Like A Version. She has toured and performed alongside artists including Thelma Plum, King Stingray, Tina Arena, Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan.

A proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung woman, Jem is a powerful and compelling live performer, stepping confidently into an exciting new chapter.